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Residents panel

The roles and responsibilities of the Residents panels

The Building Safety Act 2022 includes a stipulation that landlords of high-rise buildings should do more to engage with residents on this subject. As a landlord of 55 high-rise buildings, we take this responsibility very seriously. As part of our efforts, we have set up a Building Safety Resident Panel. We held our first meeting in October 2023. So far, the Resident Panel has discussed and influenced:

  • what building safety decisions residents should be involved in
  • how the impact of the works on residents can be reduced
  • how we can better communicate our messages, including to neurodiverse residents
  • how building safety concerns or enquiries can be raised and the content, design, and layout of our Resident Engagement Strategy.

Remit of the Resident Panel

  • ensure a fit for purpose system is in place so your safety concerns are listened to and responded to quickly
  • develop standards for communicating critical building safety information to residents, their households, and visitors, including those with diverse needs
  • agree a process to ensure you can access more detailed building safety information if you wish to
  • agree building safety performance information that you can easily understand and monitor
  • explore options as to how you can be made aware of your own role in ensuring your safety
  • ensure your concerns are considered to identify learning for the future

Join the Resident Panel

Help to shape services affecting your building. Have your voice captured surrounding building safety. Help us ensure that the Resident Panel is truly reflective of our tenants and leaseholders. Join a positive group, focused on outcomes. If you are interested in joining the Resident Panel, please email Charles Richards.

Minutes of meetings

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